Software Engineering

Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs.

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, England

Python Software Engineer

Contract£400 - £550 per day, Benefits: Negotiable

Python Software Engineer – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract Location: 3 days in Cambridge, 2 days remote workingRate: £400 - £550 per day PAYE Summary The role is ideal for someone with an enterprise development background, with a strong technology, coding, and data skills, looking to operate in a less constrained environment, as part of an accelerated development team. The role is ideal for a skilled technical leader with strong design, teamwork and influencing skills. Ideally the candidate is a full stack, but this role will be primarily focused on processing and generating Analytics from structured and unstructured datasets with the ability of parallel processing potentially in the cloud. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get exposure to prompt engineering for Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 (ChatGPT), Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude, with practical experience in designing, optimizing, and deploying AI/ML workflows in production environments to drive business value and innovation. ResponsibilitiesCreate robust, flexible, and scalable ML tooling and infrastructure which supports research scientists to leverage our clients’ powerful infrastructure (through e.g. source control, distributed compute clusters, data storage).Work collaboratively as part of a multifunctional team where communication, documentation and teamwork are highly valued.Write clean, maintainable code, debug complex problems that span systems, prioritize ruthlessly, and get things done with a high level of efficiency.Coordinate with a large set of internal infrastructure and tool teams across the lab and across our client to evaluate and integrate with existing systems.Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of AR/VR problem solving.Key SkillsBachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.4 years industry experience with deep learning frameworks in Python, such as Pytorch or Tensorflow.2 years industry experience working with large, complex data sets for machine learning, including capture and annotation.Demonstrated experience implementing and evaluating working and end-to-end prototypical learning systems.Experience working with high performance or distributed compute solutions.Deployment and continuous integration experience.Familiarity with Machine Learning for Audio, multimodal or DSP purposesExperience writing scalable ML tooling/pipelines for use by researchers.Experience in Linux or Windows shell scripting.Ability to gather requirements and work closely with researchers to develop novel solutions.History of writing code to support the execution of research initiatives.Top 3 SkillsWe're looking for Python and infrastructure focused software engineers.ML Research.Engineering Mindset.

Nathan Peters

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Business Analyst (Intermediate – Senior)

Contract€400 - €530 per day

Business Analyst (Intermediate – Senior)Start date: ASAPDuration: Initial 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid 2 days in DublinRate: €400- €530 per day Role Description Interacting with business stakeholders and subject matter experts from a range of Divisions across Revenue to understand and document the current “As Is” VAT business processes including registration, customer service, compliance, risk, and debt collection.Identifying inefficiencies, opportunities for improvement and potential “To Be” processes and solutions.Conducting various workshops with VAT experts to gain understanding of current processes.Identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems using MOSCOW techniques.Guiding experienced resources in their work.Managing issues and risks affecting the project/team.Maintain and encourage a positive relationship between all team members. Key Requirements/Skills required for this role:Excellent written and oral communication skills.Learning ability, including integrating information and the ability to judge and to evaluate.The capacity to connect, including working together or teamwork, presentationsskills, networking skills and empathy.The capacity to structure, including planning, organising and simplifying information.Sound grasp of the fundamentals of taxation, from registration through to returns filing and payment options.Requirements / Business Analysis skills to allow effective communication with the business and ensure smooth translation from business requirement to technical requirement.Experience working on engagements with technologies and architectures similar to Revenue’s.Knowledge/experience of delivery methodologies, application development lifecycle and delivery models particularly Agile methodology and its associated processes.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to mentor, coach and support more junior personnel in the role.Experience with Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid Methodologies.Desirable to also have change management experience on large scale transformational projects.RDMRevenue architecture & data sourcesRevenue processes & procedures (e.g. RM procedures)Status reporting and risk/issue management

Nokwanda Khanyile

Posted 1 day ago

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Mountain View, California, United States

Full Stack Lead

Permanent$220000 - $240000 per annum, Benefits: 401K , Health, Vision, Dental Equity

Join a Next-Gen AI Voice & Security Innovator - and Help Shape the Future of Human-Machine Interaction! Are you ready to build bleeding-edge AI that sounds shockingly human… while also defending the world from the darker side of generative tech? We’re working with a fast-moving AI startup that’s rewriting the rulebook on voice technology. Think real-time voice cloning, multilingual speech generation, and industry-leading deepfake detection, all built on world-class deep learning models that customers actually use in production. At this company, you won’t just work with cutting-edge tech — you’ll be helping define it. 💡 Why You’ll Love Working Here🌍 Build voice tech that people feel Enable applications that range from conversational agents and localized media experiences to real-time speech-to-speech and expressive synthetic voices at scale. 🔐 Secure the future of AI Work on products that detect and mitigate deepfakes across audio, image, and video — protecting brands, platforms, and users from fraud and misinformation. ⚡ Move fast — but responsibly This isn’t research for the sake of research. You’ll ship models and APIs that power real, production systems used by developers and enterprises. 🧠 Learn from the best You’ll be surrounded by passionate engineers, researchers, and builders who care deeply about quality, ethics, and impact.👀 Who We’re Looking For: We’re hiring a Full Stack Lead to help accelerate our roadmap. You’ll be part of the team that brings futuristic voice tech to life, while pushing boundaries on performance, quality, and safety. As our ideal candidate, you:Have Deep experience with the Ruby stack and React - Python would also be a big Thrive in startup environmentsLove solving hard problems in ML, generative audio, or detection systemsAre comfortable working with deep learning frameworks and APIsCan balance bold innovation with thoughtful engineering(Specific responsibilities and requirements will vary by role — we can tailor this based on the job you’re filling!) 📢 Perks & CultureCompetitive compensation equityFlexible/hybrid work optionsFast-paced, collaborative environmentA chance to make a real impact in a space that’s shaping how humans and machines communicate

Francis Alexander

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San Francisco, California, United States

Payments Engineer

Permanent$200000 - $300000 per annum

We are currently seeking an experienced Payments Engineer to join an start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This is with a exciting agentic payments start-up who are aiming to build payments for AI agents and transform how money moves between consumers and businesses, and they have received a $10 million seed round recently to rapidly scale The role requires candidates to be based within a commutable distance to San Francisco, as the client has a 5 days office policy. Key Responsibilities:Design and build a proprietary financial ledgering system from the ground upOwn core payments and money movement infrastructure with a focus on correctness, auditability, and scalabilityArchitect and evolve systems that handle high transaction volumes with strict consistency guaranteesMake foundational decisions around data models, reconciliation, and system boundariesWork closely with product and platform engineers while owning the financial core end to endOperate with a strong sense of engineering rigor around edge cases, failure modes, and financial correctness Desirable Requirements: Strong background in Payments is essential (ACH/Wire experience is important for this role, as you will be building these rails)Experience with working in a start-up is important for this role – proven experience with building from 0 -> 1 Expertise with Golang or Rust would be a plus for this role (high-throughput systems expertise)Experience with working in the FinTech space would be a plus3 years of experience working in software engineering The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including industry-leading equity

Joe Woodard

Posted 3 days ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

IT Category Manager

Contract€450 - €525 per day

Job Title: IT Category ManagerPay Rates: €450 – €525 per dayHybrid: Working in Dublin Office (at least 2 visits per week to office)Duration: Initial 3 months Your RoleDevelop and execute comprehensive category strategies for IT procurement, focus area will be, engineering software and IT servicesLead strategic sourcing initiatives for complex IT categories with significant organizational impactAnalyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and internal requirements to identify optimization opportunitiesNegotiate and manage enterprise agreements with key technology vendors and service providersPartner with IT stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement strategies accordinglyDrive cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation across the IT categoryManage supplier relationships to ensure contractual compliance and value realisationImplement innovative procurement approaches that leverage emerging technologies and methodologiesProvide category expertise and guidance to procurement teams and business stakeholdersLead cross-functional teams in complex sourcing projects and digital transformation initiatives Your Background8 years of procurement experience with at least 5 years specializing in IT category management, experience in Professional Services category would be desirable.Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship managementStrong understanding of IT infrastructure, software licensing models, cloud services, and emerging technologiesExperience managing enterprise-wide technology agreements and complex vendor relationships Understanding of IT & Professional Services engagement models, rate structures, and delivery methodologiesTrack record of successfully managing consulting firms, system integrators, and other IT & professional service providersExperience with statement of work (SOW) development, negotiation, and managementKnowledge of resource augmentation models and contingent workforce managementProven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and value improvementsAdvanced analytical skills and proficiency with procurement systems and data analysis toolsExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilitiesBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred

Nokwanda Khanyile

Posted 3 days ago

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Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Director, Full Stack Engineering

Permanent€100000 - €105000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Healthcare

Principal Full Stack Engineer (Java)Have another new role as our Galway based multinational client continue their expansion. This is a really exciting one for someone looking to take the next step towards leadership. It's a leadership role but would still require some hands-on development work mainly in Java (Spring) and Angular. Despite being hands-on, you will be the person responsible for defining the technical strategy and vision of the team as well as leading and mentoring multiple engineers across different internal teams. You'll work on strategic projects spanning across multiple business units and be the ultimate authority on technical decision making. Desired Tech Leadership Skills: 8 years experience in full stack software engineeringExtensive hands-on experience with Java (Spring) and AngularExperience designing, building, and supporting high transaction applicationsStrong track record of leading and mentoring other engineers both junior and seniorExperience leading teams in an Agile environmentPrevious experience in the financial services sector would be a big plusThe role is hybrid based in Galway and falls at Director level within the business. If this sounds like the next forward step in your career, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.

Adam Whitehurst

Posted 7 days ago

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Engineering Manager - Payments

Permanent$200000 per annum

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (Payments) to join an FinTech start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This exciting opportunity will involve joining a Series B FinTech and help act as the right-hand of the CTO, taking over a team of 7 engineers and helping shape the engineering culture and scale the team, as well as informing the strategic direction of the team. The role provides both hybrid and remote options for this role, although there is a preference for candidates to be based in Seattle Key Responsibilities:Own the technical vision and execution for payments systems, including transaction processing, integrations, and reconciliationGuide architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and complianceEnsure high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, and operational best practicesBalance short-term delivery with long-term technical healthLead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvementDesirable Requirements: Strong background in FinTech, Banking and Payments would be ideal for this roleExperience with working in a start-up is a benefit for this role – proven experience with building from 0 -> 1 Expertise mentoring and scaling engineering teams is importantExperience with building strategy for engineering teams would be a plus The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.

Joe Woodard

Posted 7 days ago

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Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland

Pro-Code AI Developer

Contract€250 - €300 per day

Pro-Code AI Developer (Azure & AI)12-Month Contract | Remote (Europe)Rate: 280-300/dayTrust in SODA is supporting a specialist AI implementation consultancy delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions. We are looking for a Pro-Code AI Developer to design and build scalable, secure AI-enabled applications across both back-end and front-end environments.ResponsibilitiesHands-on back-end and front-end development for AI-enabled applicationsDesign and implement cloud-native, AI-driven solutions on Microsoft AzureBuild and integrate solutions using Azure OpenAI, data platforms, and AI servicesImplement DevOps best practices including CI/CD, IaC, monitoring, and automationCollaborate closely with customer engineering and IT teamsSkills & ExperienceStrong software engineering background in .NET and PythonExperience designing secure, scalable, enterprise-grade solutionsSolid cloud and solution architecture experience, preferably Azure-basedHands-on DevOps experience across modern delivery pipelinesComfortable working directly with client technical stakeholders

Daniel Mapstone

Posted 7 days ago

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APTIV

Roles Placed

Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.

ARM

Key Hires

100%

Fill Rate

Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.

BUPA

2:1

CV to Interview Ratio

14 Days

Time to Hire

Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

QA Engineer
Lead User Researcher
Full Stack Developer
Data Engineer
.Net Developer

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa

Engineering & Architecture Manager

CAPGEMINI

169

Placements

118

Permanent

Contract

For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL

Permanent Hires

SODA Max

Hiring Solution

Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management.

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee

People Director

DELIVERY HERO

Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

DELOITTE

Key Hires

Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.

DIGI2AL

Roles Placed

Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.

DYSON

Roles Placed

Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles.

FIDELIS

Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

G.NETWORK

Critical Hires

G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter

Head of Talent Acquisition

GUIDANT GLOBAL

129

Roles Placed

Brands Serviced

Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent.

David Miranda

Talent Consultant

NATWEST BOXED

Key Hires

Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson

(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)

ONDA

2:1

CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda

VP of Engineering

QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

QuantSpark

Talent Manager

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